ERCOT president, CEO: Conservation, preparation reasons why grid held firm during freezing temps this week

SAN ANTONIO – As Texas faced its first big freeze this winter, some wondered if the power grid was ready to handle it. Pablo Vegas, president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the electricity grid in Texas, said preparation and planning were among the reasons the grid held firm. … Read more

Former SAISD teacher indicted after allegedly sexting student

The investigation stemmed from allegations the parents of the victim made after allegedly seeing several messages from the teacher on the victim’s phone. SAN ANTONIO — A 50-year-old former middle school teacher for SAISD has been indicted for allegedly exchanging messages and photos “that were sexual in nature” with a young student last summer, according … Read more

King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery

LONDON – King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Charles will undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. The palace said the king’s condition is benign. … Read more

SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains ‘system failures’ that led to cold classrooms

SAN ANTONIO – All schools in the San Antonio Independent School District will be closed Thursday and Friday after heating system failures created school environments too cold to educate students. SAISD Superintendent Jaime Aquino said at a news conference Wednesday that there was a significant system-wide failure of the heating system across the district. He … Read more

Minors detained for aggravated robbery after leading police on mileslong chase down IH-10

DPS said the driver evaded authorities for approximately 10 miles before stopping and being detained. SAN ANTONIO — Juveniles have been detained for aggravated robbery after leading authorities on a mileslong chase down IH-10 near Seguin, according to DPS. The San Antonio Police Department was working an operation when they requested assistance from DPS around … Read more